Physical Education/Sports Studies
at Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, Lancaster · school or sixth form
What the college says
This is an interesting and challenging learning experience, linking key sporting ideas with practical performance and gaining insights into the relationships they have with each other. The development of transferable skills, including decision making, psychological understanding of people, independent thinking, problem solving and analytical skills as well as thinking and acting under pressure.
What you need to get on
Sixth Form Entry Requirement plus GCSE PE Grade 5 (if studied) and Grade 5 in a Science subject and GCSE English Language Grade 5
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Lancaster
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